Hallways and Foyers

Hallways and foyers are the freeways of a busy home, but they can also make household comings and goings more organized while creating a style statement for the rest of your living space. Easy hallway and foyer updates like new wallcoverings and improved flooring can change the look, and attention to details adds to the safety and efficiency of hallways and foyers.
In this section, get tips for creating efficient hallways and welcoming foyers. Learn how to deal with finicky finishes like painted brick and popcorn ceilings, and stop squeaky floorboards from making noise in your hallway or foyer. Also give your hallway smoke detectors a checkup for safety during emergencies.

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Squeaky floorboards can be easily fixed. To fix squeaky floorboards, have an assistant walk the floor. When the floor squeaks, tap a glue-coated shim in between the floor and the joist. This should end your squeaky floor problem. Squeaky floors that are carpeted can be fixed by driving a drywall screw into the squeaky floorboard, or by pounding a hot-dipped galvanized finish nail through the carpet floor and into the joist.